Format: DVD
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
Another fantastic Cary Grant film, another wonderful holiday classic.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Showing posts with label 7/10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 7/10. Show all posts
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Bishop's Wife (1947)
1st View
Format: DVD
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
Another fantastic Cary Grant film, another wonderful holiday classic.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
Another fantastic Cary Grant film, another wonderful holiday classic.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
A holiday classic and the subject of this (that) week's For Your Consideration at Hollywood.com.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
A holiday classic and the subject of this (that) week's For Your Consideration at Hollywood.com.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Topper (1937)
1st View
Format: TCM
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
While home for Christmas, I watched this film with my parents on Turner Classic Movies. Carey Grant and Constance Bennett star as a well-meaning, but trouble-attracting ghosts who make one poor sap's life a living nightmare. Breezy, fun plot, hilarious slapstick, and Grant is effortlessly charming. Great little movie I'd never even heard of.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: TCM
Venue: Stately Salisbury Manor
While home for Christmas, I watched this film with my parents on Turner Classic Movies. Carey Grant and Constance Bennett star as a well-meaning, but trouble-attracting ghosts who make one poor sap's life a living nightmare. Breezy, fun plot, hilarious slapstick, and Grant is effortlessly charming. Great little movie I'd never even heard of.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Rocky II (1979)
Revisit
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Far more of a traditional studio sports film than the first; makes for a completely different level of appreciation.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Far more of a traditional studio sports film than the first; makes for a completely different level of appreciation.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Rocky (1976)
Revisit
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
High time for a revisit. This marked Luke Mullen's first viewing
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
High time for a revisit. This marked Luke Mullen's first viewing
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Our Idiot Brother (2011)
1st View
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be and, in fact, fairly charming. Paul Rudd does not, as one would assume, play a total manchildish buffoon. He's just a guy who's a little naive and far too trusting of strangers as well as his highly dysfunctional family all of whom are much worse than he is but treat him as if he's the black sheep.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be and, in fact, fairly charming. Paul Rudd does not, as one would assume, play a total manchildish buffoon. He's just a guy who's a little naive and far too trusting of strangers as well as his highly dysfunctional family all of whom are much worse than he is but treat him as if he's the black sheep.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Hugo (2011)
1st View
Venue: Regal Metropolitan (Press Screening)
I have issues with its pacing and bizarre cinematography, but Hugo is a beautiful love letter to cinephilia and the origins of film itself. For that, I loved it.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Venue: Regal Metropolitan (Press Screening)
I have issues with its pacing and bizarre cinematography, but Hugo is a beautiful love letter to cinephilia and the origins of film itself. For that, I loved it.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Deathtrap (1982)
1st View
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
I had heard good things about this film, and must say I was not disappointed. I always relish the opportunity to see Christopher Reeve in a role other than Superman, and he shines tremendously here. Michael Caine is as brilliant as ever and I desperately need to see more Lumet films. Deathtrap wears its stage roots on its sleeve but it still works beautifully.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
I had heard good things about this film, and must say I was not disappointed. I always relish the opportunity to see Christopher Reeve in a role other than Superman, and he shines tremendously here. Michael Caine is as brilliant as ever and I desperately need to see more Lumet films. Deathtrap wears its stage roots on its sleeve but it still works beautifully.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
1st View
Venue: Galaxy Highland (Press Screening)
I must say I am a fan of the first H&K film. It's a weird infusion of Cheech and Chong and the Crosby/Hope "on the road" movies. While I haven't seen the second film, since seeing the first I have become a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother starring, among others, the incomparable Neil Patrick Harris. I was therefore doubly excited about A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas and the return of the storied NPH from the H&K universe. He definitely did not disappoint. The film was as raunchy and low-brow as you'd expect, and yet simultaneously smarter than you'd think. Also, I now desperately want a WaffleBot.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Venue: Galaxy Highland (Press Screening)
I must say I am a fan of the first H&K film. It's a weird infusion of Cheech and Chong and the Crosby/Hope "on the road" movies. While I haven't seen the second film, since seeing the first I have become a huge fan of How I Met Your Mother starring, among others, the incomparable Neil Patrick Harris. I was therefore doubly excited about A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas and the return of the storied NPH from the H&K universe. He definitely did not disappoint. The film was as raunchy and low-brow as you'd expect, and yet simultaneously smarter than you'd think. Also, I now desperately want a WaffleBot.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Revisit
Format: HD-DVD
Venue: Rivendell
It's been a while since I've seen Zack Snyder's remake, but the recent Mondo screening of the George Romero original piqued my interest to revisit. I still think it's a damn fine remake that incorporates changes required of so drastic a change in the film and sociopolitical landscape since the 70s. There are some bizarre cinematography choices with over-saturated color that I don't quite understand, but other than that I have very few complaints.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: HD-DVD
Venue: Rivendell
It's been a while since I've seen Zack Snyder's remake, but the recent Mondo screening of the George Romero original piqued my interest to revisit. I still think it's a damn fine remake that incorporates changes required of so drastic a change in the film and sociopolitical landscape since the 70s. There are some bizarre cinematography choices with over-saturated color that I don't quite understand, but other than that I have very few complaints.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Mimic (1997)
1st View
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Had somehow let this one slip through the cracks during my most formidable horror years. Guillermo del Toro's brilliant storytelling, fantastic characters, and--unfortunately--terrible CG are all alive and well. Overall, pretty damn good.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Had somehow let this one slip through the cracks during my most formidable horror years. Guillermo del Toro's brilliant storytelling, fantastic characters, and--unfortunately--terrible CG are all alive and well. Overall, pretty damn good.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Revisit
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the most underrated horror sequels of all time, and a marvelously weird cult movie. This is the film that gave my tallyteer blog its rating system for crying out loud! The boys and I got together to record our own commentary for Tommy Lee Wallace's entry into the franchise for Louge Geek's Hatchet Men. Give it a listen!
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: DVD
Venue: Rivendell
One of the most underrated horror sequels of all time, and a marvelously weird cult movie. This is the film that gave my tallyteer blog its rating system for crying out loud! The boys and I got together to record our own commentary for Tommy Lee Wallace's entry into the franchise for Louge Geek's Hatchet Men. Give it a listen!
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)
Revisit
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
Mark Hartley is the master of the immensely entertaining documentary. Here he focuses his irreverent/reverent lens on the exploitation films made in The Philippines during the 70s-80s. Not quite as encompassing as Not Quite Hollywood, but Hartley is dealing with more limited subject matter. Still a great doco featuring exceptional interviewees and Hartley's signature pitch-perfect editing.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Netflix WI
Venue: Rivendell
Mark Hartley is the master of the immensely entertaining documentary. Here he focuses his irreverent/reverent lens on the exploitation films made in The Philippines during the 70s-80s. Not quite as encompassing as Not Quite Hollywood, but Hartley is dealing with more limited subject matter. Still a great doco featuring exceptional interviewees and Hartley's signature pitch-perfect editing.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Bullhead (2011)
1st View
Venue: Alamo South Lamar (Press Screening)
This was one of the most praised films at this year's Fantastic Fest, but I unfortunately did not get a chance to see it. Finally rectified that oversight. Everything that was in the film was great, but it made me want to know more details about this story that were sadly lacking. I think it's a very good movie, there's just not enough there in my opinion.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Venue: Alamo South Lamar (Press Screening)
This was one of the most praised films at this year's Fantastic Fest, but I unfortunately did not get a chance to see it. Finally rectified that oversight. Everything that was in the film was great, but it made me want to know more details about this story that were sadly lacking. I think it's a very good movie, there's just not enough there in my opinion.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Friday, October 28, 2011
Salem's Lot (1979)
1st View
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
Hadn't seen this before. Despite being a made-for-TV horror flick, it's sufficiently creepy. Borrowing quite a bit from Nosferatu, Salem's Lot may take its time getting going but it's a strong vampire entry once it does. The ending feels downright Hammer in tone and set construction.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
Hadn't seen this before. Despite being a made-for-TV horror flick, it's sufficiently creepy. Borrowing quite a bit from Nosferatu, Salem's Lot may take its time getting going but it's a strong vampire entry once it does. The ending feels downright Hammer in tone and set construction.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Black Roses (1988)
1st View
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
Love the hell out of this movie. Heavy metal horror is quickly becoming one of my favorite subgenres. It made such an impact on me that it was canonized in this week's Junkfood Cinema. Thrash and headbang your way through it.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: VHS
Venue: Rivendell
Love the hell out of this movie. Heavy metal horror is quickly becoming one of my favorite subgenres. It made such an impact on me that it was canonized in this week's Junkfood Cinema. Thrash and headbang your way through it.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
Revisit
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Neither of the other denizens of Rivendell had seen this. It was like watching it for the first time again. I still very much enjoy this sequel.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Format: Blu-ray
Venue: Rivendell
Neither of the other denizens of Rivendell had seen this. It was like watching it for the first time again. I still very much enjoy this sequel.
Rating: 7/10 Atkins
Friday, October 14, 2011
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